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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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